LOS ANGELES — Evil Angel has earned a total of 35 nominations for the 2026 XMA Awards, highlighting the studio’s continued prominence in the adult entertainment industry.
The studio is nominated for Paysite of the Year, while 11 different directors affiliated with Evil Angel received recognition across multiple categories. Leading the pack, five directors earned nominations for Director of the Year — Body of Work (Non-Narrative). Those recognized include Jonni Darkko, Bryan Gozzling, Pat Myne, BAM Visions (co-directed by Mick Blue and Maestro Claudio), and LeWood (co-directed by Francesca Le and Mark Wood).
Jonni Darkko led all Evil Angel directors with 11 individual XMA nominations, including three for Best All-Sex Movie. His prolific contributions helped drive the studio’s strong presence on this year’s nominee list.
“I’ve been with Evil Angel for 17 years and have had the opportunity to work with some of the most talented directors in our industry,” said studio president Alexandra Kelley. “I’d like to congratulate all of our directors on their well-deserved nominations.”
The 2026 XMA Awards are scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 18, at the historic Hollywood Palladium, where the industry’s top performers, studios, and creators will be honored. In keeping with tradition, select award categories in Web & Technology, Pleasure Products, and Retail will also be presented during the two editions of the annual XBIZ Honors ceremonies.
With 35 nominations across both studio and director categories, Evil Angel reinforces its reputation as a leading force in adult filmmaking while showcasing the achievements of its talented creative team.
